A Civil Action
A Civil Action

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Jan Schlichtmann, a tenacious lawyer, is addressed by a group of families. When investigating the seemingly non-profiting case, he finds it to be a major environmental issue that has a lot of impact potential. A leather production company could be responsible for several deadly cases of leukemia, but also is the main employer for the area. Schlichtmann and his three colleagues set out to have the company forced to decontaminate the affected areas, and of course to sue for a m... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in A Civil Action:

John Travolta
Robert Duvall
Tony Shalhoub
William H. Macy
Željko Ivanek
Bruce Norris

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Jan Schlichtmann, a tenacious lawyer, is addressed by a group of families. When investigating the seemingly non-profiting case, he finds it to be a major environmental issue that has a lot of impact potential. A leather production company could be responsible for several deadly cases of leukemia, but also is the main employer for the area. Schlichtmann and his three colleagues set out to have the company forced to decontaminate the affected areas, and of course to sue for a major sum of compensation. But the lawyers of the leather company's mother company are not easy to get to, and soon Schlichtmann and his friends find themselves in a battle of mere survival.

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rec.arts.movies.reviews - 10/10 by Mac VerstandigWorry not, Travolta fans, because he gives what is his second Oscar caliber performance of the year in this remarkable film.
Film.com - 10/10 by Norman GreenThe convergence of storytelling mastery, acting virtuosity and star power makes A Civil Action one of the greatest films of the year.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - 9/10 by Philip Martin... hints at the complex moral issues that vein the story.
Cincinnati Enquirer - 9/10 by Margaret A. McGurkMore complex, subtle, perplexing and memorable than the usual courtroom theatrics.
Aisle Seat - 9/10 by Mike McGranaghanThe performances are solid and Oscar-worthy.
Chicago Sun-Times - 9/10 by Roger EbertCivil Action is like John Grisham for grownups.
rec.arts.movies.reviews - 9/10 by Bob BloomJohn Travolta gives a splendid performance as Schlichtmann.
Newsweek - 9/10 by David AnsenZaillian's meaty movie, at once bleak and hopeful, speaks volumes about the maddening distance between justice and the justice system.
New Times (L.A.) - 9/10 by Bill GalloNot just another lawyer movie, but rather one of the most striking dramas of the year.
The New York Times - 9/10 by Elvis MitchellIt tells a finely nuanced tale of right, wrong and the gray area in between.

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